On weekends, the best time to visit the Roman Baths (adults £12.25, 65 and over £10.75, children 6-16 £8) is soon after they open — later on, there can be queues to get in.
A two-hour session in the thermal waters of the open-air rooftop pool and indoor Minerva Bath of Thermae Bath Spa (01225 331234; thermaebathspa.com) is very enjoyable.
Tour Bath’s set-piece Georgian landmarks. Start at the Assembly Rooms (adults £2), the marvellously restored prime meeting places for Bath society in Jane Austen’s time.
Enjoy a coffee at Colonna & Small’s (07766 808067; colonnaand smalls.co.uk). Its award-winning baristas prepare speciality brews with meticulous precision.
